ASEF 25TH ANNIVERSARY | ESSAY COMPETITION
Topic: The Future of Asia-Europe Cooperation
Introduction
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) is an inter-governmental, not-for-profit organisation that promotes understanding and interactions between Asia and Europe. In 2022-2023, ASEF is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. The past 25 years have been an extraordinary opportunity to bring Asia and Europe closer. The next 25 years could be more challenging; in a fragmenting world, it could also mean a bigger role for ASEF given its bridging capabilities and its reputation as an honest broker. As the only permanent institution of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), the future of ASEF is inextricably linked to ASEM. How would Asia-Europe Cooperation look like 25 years from now? What are the driving forces? What do Asians and Europeans stand to gain or lose? What is at stake? What is your vision for ASEM’s destination?
Topic
“The Future of Asia-Europe Cooperation”
Submission Guidelines
– The contest is open to the general public (below 25 years for Category I; and 25 and above 25 as of 15 Feb 2023, which is ASEF’s birthday, for Category II). Participants must be a citizen of ASEM member country in Asia[1] or Europe[2].
– Deadline for submission is March 10th, 2023
– Essay submissions must be in English as a Word document (Read-only).
– Word limit: 1000 words
– 1 essay entry per participant. The submission should be an original work with proper referencing.
– Entrants must include their name, nationality, age/Dob[3], email, and any of their social media handles (Twitter, Facebook etc.). These details do not count towards the word limit.
–Winners will be announced in March 2023.
Prizes
The criteria for selecting winners will include relevance to ASEF/ASEM, good standing with ASEF/ASEM, independent thought, depth of knowledge, clear reasoning, critical analysis, and persuasive style. The objective of each submission is to drive discussions and generate original ideas on the future of Asia Europe Cooperation.
The judging panel will comprise of 3 well-qualified Asians and 3 well-qualified Europeans with relevant industry experience in addition to the ASEF Executive Director or his nominee.
Four winners will be awarded prizes: Best Essay from Asia for Category I, Best Essay from Europe for Category I, Best Essay from Asia for Category II and, and Best Essay from Europe for Category II.
Cash Prizes of SGD $500 will be awarded. Winning essays will be featured on the ASEF website, blog, social media and newsletter.
ASEF reserves the right not to award any prizes in the event that the judging panel does not consider any submission worthy.
ASEF further reserves the right to postpone or cancel the Competition due to unforeseen reasons.
All submissions made will be the sole intellectual property of ASEF.
Register and submit your essay here:
https://asiaeuropefoundation.formstack.com/forms/asef25essaycompetition
Organized by Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)
Supported by European Union (EU)
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[1] ASEAN countries + Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Republic of Korea, Mongolia, New Zealand, Pakistan & Russia
[2] Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
[3] Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of nationality/age.